Myler MB 33 3-Ring Combination Bit - 5 1/2" Mouth, Sweet Iron with Copper Inlay, 6" Shank

Transform your horse's responsiveness and comfort with a bit designed to reward lightness and eliminate resistance. The Myler MB 33 Combination Bit offers the ultimate blend of sophisticated control and maximum tongue relief, fostering a deeper, more harmonious partnership with your finished horse.

Engineered for the refined equine athlete, this bit features a Sweet Iron mouthpiece with Copper Inlay that naturally oxidizes to encourage salivation and a relaxed jaw. Its innovative hybrid design utilizes a 5-point pressure system—distributing cues across the nose, chin, and poll before the mouthpiece even engages—providing a gentle "warning" that allows your horse to respond to the lightest touch without unnecessary mouth pressure.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Level 3 Tongue Relief: Features a wide, 1.5-inch low port that provides maximum tongue room, making it one of Myler’s mildest mouthpieces for horses sensitive to tongue pressure.
• Independent Side Movement (ISM): The unique swivel cheeks allow each side of the mouthpiece to move independently, enabling precise lateral signals for lifting a shoulder, balancing, or bending.
• 5-Point Pressure System: Intelligently disperses rein pressure across the nose, chin, poll, lips, and bars for clear, synchronized communication and versatile control.
• Sweet Iron & Copper Inlay: The mouthpiece naturally oxidizes to create a sweet taste, promoting a soft, moist mouth and immediate bit acceptance.
• Versatile 3-Ring Design: Equipped with a 6" shank and a 3-ring configuration, offering customizable leverage options for disciplines ranging from Jumping to Barrel Racing.
• Optimal 5 1/2" Mouthpiece: Specifically curved to follow the anatomy of the mouth, ensuring a comfortable fit that encourages consistent contact.
• Precision Sizing: Manufactured approximately 1/8" to 1/4" larger than the stated size to ensure the mouthpiece does not pinch the horse's lips.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How do I ensure the correct fit for my horse?
A: Myler bits are designed to be slightly oversized to prevent pinching. A correctly fitted MB 33 should have 1/8" to 1/4" of the bit visible on each side of the mouth when the horse is relaxed; if your horse is between sizes, always choose the larger option.

Q: What disciplines is the Myler MB 33 best suited for?
A: This bit is highly effective for speed and agility events like Jumping, Barrel Racing, and Cross Country. It is also an excellent tool for refining "finished" horses in both English and Western disciplines that are already responsive to seat and leg aids.

Q: Why is the 5-point pressure system beneficial?
A: This system provides a "pre-signal" by engaging the nose, chin, and poll before the mouthpiece. This allows a sensitive horse to respond to the cue before the bit fully engages, fostering trust and preventing the horse from becoming "heavy" or leaning on the rider's hands.

Item Number/SKU: 89-31337